In 1999, Congress formally designated the month of May as National Military Appreciation Month. This act encouraged U.S. citizens to..
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At one time, Iva Kinimaka was synonymous with entertainment that made Waikiki a must-see attraction for visitors and locals, if..
Forever Young, crooned by Rod Stewart, is one of my favorite songs. I liked it so much that, when I..
Two of the most challenging yet rewarding tasks in society are being a teacher and a mother. Now there is..
President John F. Kennedy’s idea of a National Police Week to honor police officers throughout the country is being observed..
For some families, Hawaii’s private schools can be an elusive dream, especially if such an education is viewed as the..
Homelessness is an issue that is never lacking for horror stories or critical situations that seem to suggest that the..
The Filipino community — the fastest-growing ethnic group in Hawaii — through the years has produced a number of outstanding..
I always have maintained that March Madness leading up to the Final Four is the most enjoyable sporting event in..
Professors, teachers, coaches and mentors can leave an indelible imprint on a person’s life. They help to shape our outlook..
A recent Gallup poll reported that one in four American adults are basically conversationally proficient in another language. We live..
Building the Second City of Kapolei required a lot of hard work, collaboration, sacrifice and patience from many key stake-holders,..
More and more people in Hawaii continue to be afflicted with diabetes and are not aware of it. This is..
“And now the end is near and so I face the final curtain …” The lyrics of that Frank Sinatra..
The forthcoming Military Intelligence Service Veterans National Reunion, slated for March 27-28 in Honolulu, will bring to the forefront one..
Whenever the Legislature is in session and its dealing with controversial issues, it becomes a topic of conversation everywhere you..
No planes, trains or automobiles for this Hawaii environmentalist. She is on a mission on foot and subscribes to the..
During his years as Hawaii’s governor, George Ariyoshi was described by Walter Dods as “quiet and effective.” Well, those words..
Winning the Heisman Trophy was unquestionably a huge accomplishment for Marcus Mariota, his family and Saint Louis School. But it..
Some believe that the purpose of every butterfly is to set aside everything that was once known — to transform..